Your complete guide
to the 2026 World Cup
City guides, stadium info, match schedules, and visitor tips for all 16 host cities across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
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World Cup 2026 - the basics
When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026 - 39 days, the longest World Cup ever. The Opening Match is at Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) on June 11 and the Final is at MetLife Stadium (New York / New Jersey) on July 19.
Where is the World Cup 2026 being played?
Across three host countries (USA, Canada, Mexico) in 16 host cities and 16 stadiums - the first World Cup co-hosted by three nations. The USA hosts 78 of the 104 matches; Mexico and Canada host 13 each. All knockout matches from the Round of 32 onward are in the USA.
How does the new 48-team format work?
48 teams in 12 groups of 4. Top two from each group plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance to a brand-new Round of 32 - the first ever at a World Cup. From there it's standard knockout: Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semi-finals, 3rd Place playoff, Final. Format guide →
When do tickets go on sale?
FIFA sells tickets in five sequential phases: Visa Presale Draw, Random Selection Draw, First-Come-First-Served, Last-Minute Sales, and the ongoing FIFA Resale Hub. Buy only at FIFA.com/tickets - the FIFA Resale Hub is the only legitimate secondary market. Tickets guide →
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The biggest World Cup ever
48 teams competing for the first time in history - the largest World Cup ever held.
3 host nations across North America, spanning thousands of miles between venues.
16 world-class stadiums from Estadio Azteca to SoFi Stadium - a list like no other.
Choose Your City
Full visitor guides for all 16 cities - transport, neighbourhoods, stadiums, and tips.
United States
10 matchesNew York / New Jersey
MetLife Stadium
82,500 seats
Visitor guide7 matchesLos Angeles
SoFi Stadium
70,240 seats
Visitor guide10 matchesDallas
AT&T Stadium
92,967 seats
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4 matchesSan Francisco Bay Area
Levi's Stadium
68,500 seats
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8 matchesMiami
Hard Rock Stadium
65,326 seats
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5 matchesSeattle
Lumen Field
68,740 seats
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9 matchesBoston
Gillette Stadium
65,878 seats
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7 matchesPhiladelphia
Lincoln Financial Field
67,594 seats
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5 matchesKansas City
Arrowhead Stadium
76,416 seats
Visitor guide10 matchesAtlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
71,000 seats
Visitor guide9 matchesHouston
NRG Stadium
72,220 seats
Visitor guideMexico
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Long-form guides
Results
World Cup 2026 Recap: Sunday, June 21, 2026
Results from every World Cup 2026 match on Sunday, June 21, 2026: 4 matches, 12 goals.
3 min read
Analysis
Can Scotland Qualify With 3 Points? The Best-Third Math, and What 1-1 vs Brazil Really Gets Them
Scotland sit 3rd in Group C on 3 points and have never reached a World Cup knockout round in 8 attempts. We break down every matchday-3 scenario vs Brazil, the best-third-placed cutoff, and exactly who else is fighting for the last knockout spots. Interactive qualification calculator included.
9 min read
Results
World Cup 2026 Recap: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Results from every World Cup 2026 match on Saturday, June 20, 2026: 2 matches, 9 goals.
3 min read
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